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YG03 BYU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,160 mi
Last recorded93,160 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 BYU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 93,160 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 93,143 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 90,135 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 86,848 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 84,170 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 81,056 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 77,465 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 74,032 miles

center brake light not working

rear brakes inbalanced

Pass 22 Feb 2012 68,363 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 62,169 miles

os/f tyre cracking on inside edge

Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,681 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 48,886 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 48,886 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 41,193 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 34,751 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 25,631 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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YG03 BYU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 75,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG03 BYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YG03 BYU registered?

YG03 BYU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is YG03 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG03 BYU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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